SAR Lifeboats - MRI 24

Dimensions

Length overall

8.25m

Photo of MRI 24

Beam overall

2.5m

Height overall (lowest point of keel to top of mast)

2.75m

Draft operational

0.75m

Fuel capacity

275 litres

Engines

2 Yamaha 90hp petrol outboard
History

The '24' was originally built in 1978 as part of the joint research programme between Offshore Maritime Section (Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology) and Ship Marine Technology Requirements Board (Department of Trade and Industry). It has a cold moulded 3 skin laminate wooden hull which allowed for the trials undertaken and ease of modification from this prototype. The MRI 24 was completely rebuilt as new in 2002

Speed

MRI 24 can operate to a service speed of 30 knots whilst at normal displacement in Douglas Sea State 2.

Endurance

Two fuel tanks carry sufficient fuel to give the craft an endurance of approximately 180 nautical miles or 6 hours duration at the service speed of 30 knots

Crew

4 persons

Survivor accommodation

2 stretcher cases plus 6 other persons. In an emergency, the craft can support 4 crew plus 12 other persons.

Navigational aids

VHF, Radar, GPS plotter. 2nd generation night vision available.

Emergency medical aid equipment

A full range of emergency medical aid equipment is carried onboard and crewmembers are suitably qualified in the provision of Advanced Medical Aid.